Naval Support Activity Bahrain

GULF OF OMAN (Sept. 20, 2012)1 of 4

The British Royal Fleet Auxiliary amphibious assault vessel RFA Cardigan Bay (L3009), left, the mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry (MCM 3), the British Royal navy destroyer HMS Diamond (D 34), and the mine countermeasures ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) transit in formation in the Gulf of Oman. The coalition force is operating in support of International Mine Countermeasures Exercise (IMCMEX) 2012 as part of Task Force South. IMCMEX 12 includes navies from more than 30 countries and focuses on promoting regional security through mine countermeasure operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Micah Murphy (Released) 120920-N-ZZ999-008

BEAUFORT, S.C. (Sept. 21, 2012)2 of 4

Naval Hospital Beaufort's honor guard prepares to fly the POW/MIA flag at morning colors. Staff gathered to commemorate those service members and their families who have sacrificed so much for their nation. U.S. Navy photo by Regena Kowitz (Released) 120921-N-UJ980-030

U.S. FIFTH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 20, 2012)3 of 4

An AS-332 Super Puma helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) during a replenishment at sea. New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zane Ecklund (Released) 120920-N-NN926-124

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2012)4 of 4

The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), right, the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), center, and the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) transit the Pacific Ocean after completing exercise Valiant Shield 2012. Valiant Shield is an integrated joint training exercise that offers the opportunity to integrate Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps assets in a blue-water environment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Pittman (Released) 120920-N-SF704-026